Ice Castles (1978)
Average Rating: 5.3/10
Reviews Counted: 9
Fresh: 4 | Rotten: 5
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In this sports melodrama that boldly illustrates the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, Lynn-Holly Johnson plays Iowa farm girl Alexis Winston, who has a God-given talent for ice skating. With the encouragement and training of the local ice-skating rink operator Beulah Smith (Colleen Dewhurst), she manages to win the first prize trophy at a regional ice-skating competition. At the competition, she is spotted by Olympic coach Deborah Machland (Jennifer Warren), who promotes her as an
Jan 1, 1978 Wide
May 1, 2001
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Cast
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Lynn-Holly Johnson
Alexis Winston -
Robby Benson
Nick Peterson -
Colleen Dewhurst
Beulah Smith -
Tom Skerritt
Marcus Winston -
Jennifer Warren
Deborah Macland -
David Huffman
Brian Dockett -
Diane Reilly
Sandy -
Jean-Claude Bleuze
French Coach -
Diana Holden
X-ray Technician -
Leonard Lilyholm
Hockey Coach -
Michelle McLean
Skater -
Craig T. McMullen
Doctor -
Kelsey Ufford
Ceciel Monchet -
Teresa Willmus
Annette Brashlout -
Brian Foley
Choreographer
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The film's highlights are the figure skating scenes, which are well choreographed and shot. But unfortunately, the film has to have a typical Hollywood story that is about as generic as Crispy Rice.
Schmaltzy classic skating movie for romantics.
Ice Castles lifts our spirits by giving a glimpse into the human side of an exciting sport.
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